It was a standard Friday night. I had just left my youngest daughter's room and secured a comfy spot on my son's bed (more accurately, a sleepover fort for him and his sister, my oldest). I was two pages...
It’s been six months since our world turned upside down. We stopped frequenting our favorite stores and restaurants, schools closed, and we were introduced to distance learning. Commutes became a thing of the past.
Those first few weeks were a...
Every September 1st, since 2015, I know Facebook will share a certain memory. It is the last picture of my son and me together. My son was born with a congenital heart defect. At age three, he passed away. It's...
I'm an optimist to a fault.
Even through the most challenging days of my life, I can find positivity. I can always see the bright side. I can always see an end to the struggle. My family entered 2020,...
October 15th marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Sadly many mamas have suffered the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies, stillbirth, or other infant deaths. The loss of these babies is felt, whether it’s marked...
I took a 6-month maternity leave after the births of each of my two children. I was so fortunate to have had that much time off to bond with each child and to adjust to the changes in our...
As a parent, August is always bittersweet. There is the end of summer and all its freedoms and the excitement surrounding a fresh start for the new school year. This year, the anticipation was heavier than usual, as all...
Hi Fairfield County Moms! My name is Erika, and I am super excited to be joining the team. I am an academic mama – a professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies, and a mother of two kids (a girl...
A quick Google search told me that adults make approximately 35,000 decisions a day. I'm assuming they range from the easy decisions (what time should I set my alarm to wake me up in the morning?) to the more...
I bought a pair of jeans yesterday.
I know it doesn’t sound like much, but I, like so many moms out there, very rarely do anything for myself. Goodness, even taking a shower can be a luxury. I struggle...
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The Best Children’s Boutiques in Fairfield County
Every time you blink, it seems like your children need new clothes. Many chain stores carry cute items, but there really is something special...
